Lazio defender Luca Pellegrini was involved in a car accident near Formello, located in the province of Rome, along the Cassia Veientana road. The incident occurred around 9 AM on Friday, August 23. Due to reasons that are still unclear, the Smart car he was driving overturned. A Fiat Panda was also involved in the crash; the woman driving that vehicle was taken to Gemelli Polyclinic for treatment.
According to a statement from the club, Pellegrini was on his way to training at the time of the accident. Fortunately, he does not appear to have any serious injuries and is currently undergoing necessary medical examinations. This incident follows a troubling event from earlier this year when the player’s Mercedes AMG was vandalized, with several parts stolen.